A 15-year-old girl in northeastern Queens was robbed of her necklace last Friday afternoon when two men on a moped pulled up and yanked the chain from her neck, police said. The robbery happened at about 4:25 p.m. in front of 154-21 Cross Island Parkway in Whitestone. No arrests have been announced, and investigators are urging neighbors to check doorbell and dash cameras for any footage that might help identify the riders.
🚨WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: On Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 4:25 P.M., in front of 154-21 Cross Island Parkway, a 15-year-old female victim was approached by two unidentified males on a moped. One of the individuals forcibly removed her necklace from around her neck,… pic.twitter.com/kNXFKijbvx
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 22, 2026
Police Release Images And Seek Tips
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, two unidentified males on a moped approached the teen and one of them forcibly removed her necklace, which the post lists as valued at $100. Still images of the suspects were released, and police say the pair took off from the scene on the same moped. The bulletin asks anyone with information to direct message @NYPDTips. Officials also note that tips can be submitted through the Crime Stoppers program and hotline, and the department posts guidance on how to do that on the Crime Stoppers page.
Moped Snatches Part Of A Wider Trend
The Whitestone robbery lands in the middle of a run of similar moped-enabled necklace snatchings that have popped up around the city this spring, a pattern local outlets have been tracking. FOX 5 reported several incidents in April where riders on mopeds targeted teenage girls, and News 12 has covered similar snatchings in the Bronx. One recent report also highlighted how quickly suspects can disappear after moped robberies this month.
How To Help And Stay Safe
Detectives are asking anyone who may have captured footage of the moped or its riders around the Cross Island Parkway area to share it with investigators. The NYPD Crime Stoppers program explains how to submit tips and notes that qualifying information may be eligible for rewards. Tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS or follow the instructions on the Crime Stoppers page for other submission options. Residents are advised not to approach suspects and to call 911 in an emergency.
No arrests have been announced so far, according to the NYPD post, and the investigation remains active as detectives review video and other leads. Anyone with information can send a direct message to @NYPDTips or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
